Tag Archives: kids illustration

Sailing the skies

This is a children’s book concept I’ve been toying with for a while. It’s essentially a story about time and death, which doesn’t sound too children’s book-y, I know, but the story would address the issue in a subtle and abstract way (I hope). Anyway, this a full page spread in which the two mainContinue reading “Sailing the skies”

Fishing Village: work-in-progress

Three hour digital sketch that I’m going to tidy up and colour for the portfolio. The idea was taken from a fantasy book I’m reading at the moment by Miles Cameron (if you’ve not read his work, I highly recommend him). I’m excited about this one!

Safari Family Photo – Process part 2

This took a little longer than anticipated, but it’s finally finished! So… the final part of the process is by far and away the longest and most tedious. I can kind of switch off my brain a little bit here and just settle in for the long haul. I’m adding contact shadow, detail (like giraffeContinue reading “Safari Family Photo – Process part 2”

Safari Family Photo – Process part 1

This isn’t finished yet (maybe tomorrow), but I wanted to post up the work-in-progress to show the general process of how I work and how much things can change from the original idea. I almost always start with a rough pencil drawing (left) – this can take a few tries, but the sketch is onlyContinue reading “Safari Family Photo – Process part 1”

The Owl and the Squirrel

Here’s a few illustrations from my new project. These are nothing but rough pieces at the moment, as i’m just trying to get ideas down and get the creative juices flowing. Bear in mind these are just roughs and basic character sheets – the story isn’t even fleshed out yet, but it’s getting there! Enjoy!